I recently wrote about how I almost got hit by a car. Like most people, when urgently reminded of our mortality, I saw my life flash before me, and there were two new little faces that eclipsed everything else. And it was suddenly much, much more important to me to not get hit by a [...]
It Would Be Bad If I Got Run Over By A Car, Or Other Bad Stuff
May 30, 2013 By 2 Comments
I’ve lived and worked in cities for nearly half of my life. I describe myself as an “aggressive pedestrian.” When I am going to cross the street, I make it more than evident. I perch impatiently on the curb. I glance around to make sure cars see me. The instant the little white man appears, I [...]
Twins: “I Don’t Know How You Do It.”
November 26, 2012 By 4 Comments
I hear this a lot and I usually say “I don’t know how we do it either.” I’m not just being flippant when I say this. I really don’t know how we do it. But at the same time, we don’t know any better. We have always had two babies. We have no idea if [...]
Eating Dessert First
June 18, 2012 By 3 Comments
Welcome to my brain. This is an old, old habit. It’s one of those habits where I can’t recall when it ever began. It is so deeply woven into my behavior, and so automatic, it’s now just an indistinguishable part of my character. Here’s what I do: I hold my “fun” projects hostage. All the [...]
Here’s What Happens When A (Former) Accountant Gets Pregnant
May 2, 2012 By 11 Comments
Okay, so this post may be interesting to exactly no one. But it sort of shows what a difference five years have made in my life. And it shows exactly how anal I can be, if left to my own devices. I’m guessing you were eating your breakfast this morning, and thinking, “Huh. I wonder [...]
